Dual-Signal Microbial Biosensor for the Detection of Dopamine without Inference from Other Catecholamine Neurotransmitters

Anal Chem. 2017 Nov 7;89(21):11178-11182. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b02498. Epub 2017 Oct 17.

Abstract

Dopamine, one of catecholamine neurotransmitters, plays an important role in many brain functions and behavioral responses. In this study, we developed a novel dual-signal whole-cell biosensor for the detection of dopamine through the generation of red fluorescent proteins and 6-decarboxylated betaxanthin pigments. The proposed system responses specifically to dopamine with a detection limit of 1.43 μM. Furthermore, a combination of dual output signals makes it possible to reduce the interference from other catecholamine neurotransmitters, including L-DOPA, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Betaxanthins / metabolism*
  • Biosensing Techniques / methods*
  • Dopamine / analysis*
  • Dopamine / metabolism
  • Escherichia coli / genetics
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Limit of Detection
  • Luminescent Proteins / genetics
  • Luminescent Proteins / metabolism*
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic / genetics
  • Red Fluorescent Protein
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Betaxanthins
  • Luminescent Proteins
  • Dopamine